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Midwest Members Credit Union Sponsors September, October "Shells Of The Month"

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ROXANA - Midwest Members Credit Union is proud to sponsor the “Shell of the Month” program at Roxana High School. Students from each grade level are selected each month by members of the RHS faculty. Each student is awarded a certificate and a Subway gift card. The Seniors selected each month will have the opportunity to compete for a “Shell of the Year” scholarship at the end of the school year. September Shell of the Month winners are: Seniors - Raelee Kimbro, Zach Huff Juniors - Elise Berry, Caleb Wonders Sophomores - Natasha Little, Noah Smith Freshmen - Emma Martin, Zander Losch October Shell of the Month winners are: Seniors - Jessica Patton, Michael Roe Juniors - Jaxxon Hall, Cali Liljenberg Sophomores - Sidney Ufert, Gavin Springer Freshmen - Easton Johnston, Amelia Primas Congratulations to all the recipients Midwest Members Credit Union has been serving your community for over 88 years. To find out more information about Midwest Member

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Durbin, Duckworth Release Statements On Tentative UAW-Stellantis Agreement And Future Of Belvedere Assembly Plant

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CHICAGO – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today released the following statement expressing his support for the tentative deal reached between the United Auto Workers (UAW) and Stellantis, which includes restarting the Belvidere Assembly Plant in Belvidere, Illinois, as well as adding a battery plant to the facility: “From my very first meeting, and every one since, the President of UAW, Shawn Fain, made it clear that the future of Belvidere was a critical bargaining issue. He kept his word. Today’s announcement creates a path for every Belvidere worker to return and be part of a new EV launch. “I spoke to Governor Pritzker this afternoon. There is a need for federal infrastructure investment on the site and I pledged our delegation’s total cooperation in that effort.” In February, Stellantis laid off 1,350 workers at the idled Belvidere Plant. Durbin has continuously shown his support for the laid off or striking autoworkers,

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Who Is Mike Johnson?

1 year 11 months ago
The Left Anchor hosts discuss the new speaker of the House, the end of democracy in North Carolina, and the latest from Gaza.
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Gov. Pritzker Issues Statement On United Auto Worker's Contract Deal With Stellantis

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CHICAGO - Governor Pritzker issued the following statement regarding the tentative contract deal reached by UAW and Stellantis: “With the announcement that United Auto Workers and Stellantis have reached a tentative agreement that’s good for workers and good for the state of Illinois, auto workers can get back on the job with higher wages, expanded benefits, and new and valuable opportunities in a growing industry. For over two years, I have been laser-focused on working toward a permanent solution in Belvidere that retains and grows good-paying jobs, while supporting economic development in the surrounding region. Since the plant was idled in February, we’ve provided support to furloughed auto workers, while concurrently leading a collaborative effort with local officials and legislators to craft aggressive incentives that position Illinois at the forefront of the EV manufacturing industry. Thanks to that collaboration and the passage of the Climate and Equitable

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Alton Police Investigate Fatal Crash On Landmarks And Henry

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ALTON - The Alton Police Department received a report of a traffic crash on Landmarks Boulevard at the intersection with Henry Street at 5:54 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023. Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said a preliminary investigation revealed that an 18-wheeler truck was traveling westbound on Landmarks Boulevard approaching Henry Street. "As the truck entered the intersection, a passenger vehicle entered northbound on Henry Street," Chief Ford said. "In doing so, the front of the truck struck the passenger side of the passenger vehicle. "The driver of the passenger vehicle was transported to a nearby hospital where he was later pronounced deceased." Ford said the incident is still under investigation at this time. The traffic accident is being investigated by the Alton Police Department Traffic Division and Illinois State Police in conjunction with the Madison County Coroner’s Office. The victim has since been identified. You can read more at this article on RiverBender.com

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Edwardsville Glen Carbon Chamber's Halloween Parade Promises Fun For All

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EDWARDSVILLE - The city is happy to once again welcome crowds of people in and around downtown for some of the sweetest fun all year: the Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce Halloween Parade. This monster-size annual celebration dates back more than a century and for 2023 will get underway at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 31. More than 100 floats and other participants are expected for this family-friendly event, which will follow its traditional route. It’s scheduled to turn north from the Lincoln Middle School parking lot at the intersection of Schwarz and West Streets and head east on St. Louis Street to Vandalia Street. The parade then will veer to the north on Main Street, and disband past the Wildey Theatre at High Street. The affected roads will close to traffic at about 6 p.m. on the day of the parade, according to the Edwardsville Police Department. There will be no parking along the route beginning at 4:30 p.m., and any remaining vehicles will be subject t

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Man Charged in Terrifying Sunday Morning Attacks in CWE

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Just two weeks after he allegedly assaulted two different Washington University students near campus, a Florissant man faces a slew of new criminal charges stemming from a series of seemingly random violent attacks in the Central West End.  The terrifying encounters took place at 8:30 a.m. near the intersection of Euclid and Pine on Sunday morning.
Ryan Krull

Attorney General Raoul Defends District Of Columbia Law Restricting Gun Magazine Capacity

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Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 19 attorneys general, defended the District of Columbia’s (D.C.) efforts to restrict the capacity of firearms magazines within its borders in an amicus brief filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. The coalition argues that D.C.’s law prohibiting the possession and sale of large-capacity magazines does not violate the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. “Like Illinois, D.C. is actively protecting its citizens and communities from deadly firearms, and I support this law to prohibit possession and sale of large-capacity magazines.,” Raoul said. “I will continue to collaborate with fellow attorneys general who prioritize public safety by restricting access to large-capacity magazines.” The District of Columbia law at issue in the case, Hanson v. District of Columbia, permits D.C. residents to possess and sell firearms magazines that accept up to 10 rounds of ammunition,

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Father McGivney Catholic High School Set To Begin On Four Phase Campus Expansion Plan

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GLEN CARBON - Father McGivney Catholic High School, a coed Catholic college preparatory high school, announces the expansion of its campus with the addition of a 3,550 sq. ft. facility, located in Glen Carbon, Illinois. The new addition, once complete, is slated to provide an indoor gathering space to support the school’s growing student body. The new Commons building will be used for daily lunches, drama & music performances, and other events. The funds necessary to build the new Commons are already pledged. The new Commons space is part of a four-phase expansion. The addition of the Commons will be the first phase of the McGivney 'Master Plan', the remaining plans will include a larger gym with locker rooms and offices, a beautiful chapel, dedicated space for fine arts performances, a band and chorus room, and completion of the athletic complex with an all-weather track and tennis courts. Development Director Suzanne Halbrook explains, “We believe the addition of the

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Georgia man dies in Missouri semi truck crash

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PHELPS, COUNTY, Mo. -- The Missouri State Highway Patrol says that a Georgia man was killed in a crash involving a semi truck on Sunday. Mohamed Aden, 25, was killed in the crash and a 25-year-old man traveling with him was seriously injured. The crash happened at around 7:45 a.m. on westbound I-44 near the [...]
Joe Millitzer